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MalfunctionBTS

RUSCH BRONCHOPART DOUBLE LUMEN LEFT

Received Jan 26, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 1, 2026

Report 8040412-2026-00007 · MDR key 24176147

Device

Generic name

Tube, Bronchial (w/wo Connect

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

116100-000370

Lot number

40E24K5387

Product problems

  • Gas/Air Leak

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "(B)(6) 2026, THE DOCTOR FOUND CUFF LEAKAGE WHEN DOING TESTING BEFORE USING ON PATIENT."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). THE REPORTED COMPLAINT OF CUFF LEAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE. THE CUSTOMER RETURNED ONE ACTUAL SAMPLE WITH ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. BASED ON THE FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON THE RETURNED COMPLAINT, LEAKAGE WAS NOTED ON THE BRONCHIAL CUFF. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION UNDER THE DIGITAL MICROSCOPE, A LOCALIZED TEAR WAS OBSERVED ON THE CUFF SURFACE. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS PERFORMED, AND NO RELEVANT FINDINGS WERE IDENTIFIED. BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION, THE COMPLAINT OF LEAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED AND ATTRIBUTED TO A TEAR ON THE CUFF. HOWEVER, THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE DEFECT REMAINS UNDETERMINED AT THIS STAGE. TELEFLEX WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND TREND ON COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "(B)(6) 2026, THE DOCTOR FOUND CUFF LEAKAGE LEAKAGE WHEN DOING TESTING BEFORE USING ON PATIENT."